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Revision Checklist


This checklist is intended to cover everything that you need to consider when you are revising your text. It is couched in the form of questions that you should ask yourself and divided between the two phases of revision suggested previously.

The First Phase

  • Does the text fulfill the original purpose I had in mind when I began writing or the requirements of the writing task that I set?
  • Does it cover all the relevant aspects of the subject?
  • Does it contain any material that is irrelevant and ought to be removed?
  • Are there any gaps in the material that need to be filled, or are there any sections where the material is thin or the argument seems weak and needs to be strengthened?
  • Is all the material it contains accurate and accurately presented?
  • Is the material presented in a clear and logical way? Will my readers receive the information I am presenting in the right order and will they be able to follow my arguments clearly?
  • Is the language I am using suitable for my readers? Will they be able to understand it without too much effort?
  • Am I using the right tone to address these readers?
  • Have I used the same sort of language and the same tone consistently throughout the piece?

The Second Phase

  • Are my paragraphs well constructed?
  • Are they linked so that argument flows easily from one paragraph to the next?
  • Are my sentences well constructed? Are they clear and easy to read?
  • Are there any excessively long sentences that would benefit from being broken down into shorter ones?
  • Are there too many short sentences? Have I ensured that there is a reasonable variety in the length of my sentences?
  • Is the language I have used clear and vigorous? Does it contain any clichés or inappropriate or mixed metaphors?
  • Have I repeated any words or expressions too often?
  • Are my grammar, punctuation, and spelling correct?
  • Is my spelling consistent throughout the piece?
  • Are all the headings and numbers styled consistently?
  • Are there any peculiarities in my writing style that might put off the reader?
Let us now consider the two phases in more detail. It will be easier to do so, however, on the basis of an actual example.

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